astrakhan

• Sustantivo que designa la lana fina y rizada o la piel obtenida de corderos jóvenes, utilizada frecuentemente en prendas de vestir y sombreros.

A noun referring to the tightly curled wool or fur obtained from the skins of young lambs, often used in clothing and hats.

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1. Lamb furC1formal

   The tightly curled, glossy black or gray fur obtained from the skins of young Karakul lambs, used for coats and hats.

   Piel de astracán

   • She wore a beautiful coat made of astrakhan.
   • The hat was trimmed with genuine astrakhan fur.
   • Astrakhan is prized for its distinctive curly texture.

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2. Fabric imitationC1formal

   A fabric made to imitate the curly fur of the astrakhan lamb.

   Astrakán (imitación de piel)

   • The collar of the jacket was made of synthetic astrakhan.
   • He bought a scarf that looked like astrakhan but was actually wool.
   • The designer used astrakhan fabric for the winter collection.